How To Fix EASYDMS009 - Filter &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EASYDMS -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Filter &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EASYDMS009 - Filter &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EASYDMS009: Filter &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the Document Management System (DMS) when a user tries to access or apply a filter that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Filter: The filter specified (denoted by &1) does not exist in the DMS configuration.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the filter name when it was entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the filter.
  Filter Deletion: The filter may have been deleted or is no longer active in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Filter Definition:
  
  Go to the DMS configuration and verify if the filter exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction code (e.g., OAD1 for DMS settings) and checking the list of available filters.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the filter name is entered correctly. Double-check for any spelling mistakes or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the filter. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Filter:
  
  If the filter does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the DMS configuration settings.
  If the filter was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on the previous configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing filters in DMS.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAD1 (for DMS settings) and OAD2 (for filter management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles to ensure proper access to DMS functionalities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary filters are available for use in the SAP DMS.